Finance Manager

Job Description:

• Lead core accounting and financial management activities as a strategic partner to business and operational leaders
• Contribute to day-to-day accounting and finance activities, including general ledger, reconciliations, accounts payable, billing, accounts receivable, credit and collections, cash disbursements, payroll, fixed assets, inventory accounting, cost accounting, and entity accounting
• Improve monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and management analysis
• Prepare and present financial and operational results, forecasts, and business insights to senior leadership and department managers
• Collaborate on annual operating and capital budgets, rolling forecasts, long-range plans, project cost models, and cash flow projections
• Monitor operating results against budget, forecast, historical performance, and key performance indicators; identify business drivers and recommend corrective actions
• Assist with financial analysis for pricing, contract negotiations, product investments, capital expenditures, new ventures, special projects, and make-or-buy decisions
• Maintain effective internal controls, approval disciplines, audit procedures, and compliance checks across departments
• Support internal and external audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting; recommend and implement procedural improvements
• Manage cash availability, banking relationships, borrowing facilities, expense reimbursements, and corporate credit card compliance
• Partner with operational and corporate leaders to improve revenue, profitability, working capital, cost controls, and reporting accuracy
• Improve finance processes, reporting tools, data collection, validation, and system controls
• Develop financial templates, procedures, training materials, and user guidance; train managers and staff on financial tools and policies
• Prepare ad hoc financial reports and analyses as requested

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Progressive accounting and finance experience, including responsibility for financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, close, controls, and operational analysis
• Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Strong experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
• Advanced spreadsheet and financial modeling skills
• Ability to analyze complex data and communicate actionable conclusions
• Strong judgment, organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Effective written, verbal, presentation, and training skills
• Preferred: Experience in manufacturing, technology, services, multi-site operations, or another operationally complex environment
• Preferred: Experience with ERP, financial reporting, and business intelligence platforms
• Preferred: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with PowerPoint and financial reporting tools
• Preferred: Experience with lean process improvement, project accounting, foreign operations, payroll tax filings, sales tax, or fixed asset compliance